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Statutory framework Ministry of Health NZ

(4 days ago) WebThe New Zealand health and disability system’s statutory framework is made up of over 20 pieces of legislation. The most significant are Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, the Health Act 1956, and the Crown Entities Act 2004. The Health Act sets out the roles …

https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/health-system-reforms/statutory-framework

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New Health System Act passes third reading in parliament

(9 days ago) WebThe Act comes into force on 1 July this year, to replace 20 District Health Boards with a crown agency called Health New Zealand and to establish a Māori Health Agency. The two agencies are required to work together to design and budget for a three-year health plan.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/468689/new-health-system-act-passes-third-reading-in-parliament

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Health reforms bill introduced to Parliament Beehive.govt.nz

(7 days ago) Web“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how critical public health is. This bill gives it the attention and resources it needs.” The Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill replaces the 20 District Health Boards with a new Crown organisation, Health New Zealand, providing a national health service with a strong focus on primary health care.

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/health-reforms-bill-introduced-parliament

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Health Act 1956 - New Zealand Legislation

(3 days ago) WebList of amendments incorporated in this version. Water Services Acts Repeal Act 2024 (2024 No 2): section 12 (1) Resource Management (Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Repeal and Interim Fast-track Consenting) Act 2023 (2023 No 68): section 6. Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 (2022 No 30): section 104.

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1956/0065/latest/versions.aspx

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Health Act 1956 - New Zealand Legislation

(4 days ago) WebPublic Act. 1956 No 65. Date of assent. 25 October 1956. Commencement. see section 1 (2) Note. The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1956/0065/latest/DLM305840.html

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Therapeutic products regulatory regime Ministry of Health NZ

(4 days ago) Web26 July 2023: The Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Therapeutic Products Act (2023). 1 September 2026: All the Act's provisions must be in place. Aims of the Act. The Act aims to protect, promote, and improve the health of all New Zealanders by providing for the: acceptable safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/regulation-health-and-disability-system/therapeutic-products-regulatory-regime

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COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 - Wikipedia

(Just Now) WebThe COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 is a standalone legislation passed by the New Zealand Parliament on 13 May 2020 to provide a legal framework for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand over the next two years or until the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control. The Act allows the Minister of Health (or the Director …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_Public_Health_Response_Act_2020

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COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 - New Zealand …

(3 days ago) WebCOVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 48) Legislation Act (Amendments to Legislation) Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/247): regulations 69, 70. COVID-19 Public Health Response (Validation of Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 20): section 4. Secondary Legislation Act …

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0012/latest/versions.aspx

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Transforming our Mental Health Law - Ministry of Health

(8 days ago) Webhealth.govt.nz. Citation: Ministry of Health. 2021. Transforming our Mental Health Law: A public discussion document. Wellington: Ministry of Health. Published in October 2021 by the Ministry of Health PO Box 5013, Wellington 6140, New Zealand. ISBN 978-1-99-100764-3 (online) HP 7882. This document is available at health.govt.nz.

https://consult.health.govt.nz/mental-health/transforming-mental-health-law-in-new-zealand/supporting_documents/Transforming%20our%20Mental%20Health%20Law.pdf

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COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 - New Zealand …

(4 days ago) WebThe Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0012/latest/LMS344134.html

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Vaccine mandates for NZ’s health and education workers are now …

(3 days ago) WebThe New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 protects each of these rights as do the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 and the Public health is a specified ground for restricting all of

https://theconversation.com/vaccine-mandates-for-nzs-health-and-education-workers-are-now-in-force-but-has-the-law-got-the-balance-right-171392

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New Zealand Legislation

(2 days ago) WebBetter links between Acts and secondary legislation. 5 September 2022. more … Legislation Act 2019 comes into force 28 October 2021. 22 October 2021. more … About secondary legislation on the NZ Legislation website. 22 October 2021. more … The GST increase to 15% from 1 October 2010 is not automatically shown in fees and …

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/

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Rebalancing our food system Ministry of Health NZ

(6 days ago) WebThe Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) is an independent Advisory Committee established under section 93 of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022. The PHAC was created as part of New Zealand’s health system reforms in 2022. The Public Health Advisory Committee’s functions are to: provide public-facing and evidence-based …

https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/rebalancing-our-food-system

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Transforming Mental Health Law in New Zealand

(1 days ago) WebOverview. We are transforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s approach to mental health and addiction, so that people can get the support they need, when and where they need it. Ensuring we have fit for purpose legislation is one part of this transformation. He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction …

https://consult.health.govt.nz/mental-health/transforming-mental-health-law-in-new-zealand/

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Healthcare in New Zealand - Wikipedia

(5 days ago) WebThe healthcare system of New Zealand has undergone significant changes throughout the past several decades. From an essentially fully public system based on the Social Security Act 1938, reforms have introduced market and health insurance elements primarily since the 1980s, creating a mixed public-private system for delivering healthcare. [1] [2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_new_zealand

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Mental health law in New Zealand - PMC - National Center for

(3 days ago) WebThe current legislation, the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, defines mental disorder and the threshold for compulsory treatment. We describe its use in clinical practice and the wider legal and constitutional context which psychiatrists need to be aware of in their relationships with patients. New Zealand has an

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5619622/

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Legislation and regulations Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality

(8 days ago) WebThe Act provides the underpinning legislation for the provision of health and disability services to New Zealand citizens. It is specific to all public services whether these are provided directly by district health boards (DHBs) or delivered by a third-party provider through a contract. Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-work/leadership-and-capability/kaiawhina-workforce/legislation-and-regulations/

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Health Act 1956 - New Zealand Legislation

(4 days ago) WebThe medical officer of health, and any environmental health officer or other person authorised in that behalf by the medical officer of health, may at any time, with or without assistants, enter on any lands, buildings, or ships, and inspect the same and all things thereon or therein; and may do, with respect to any persons, places, lands, buildings, …

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1956/0065/latest/DLM307083.html

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Advice to the Minister of Health: December 2023

(5 days ago) WebS 6(a) as its release would likely prejudice the international relations of the Government of New Zealand. S 9(2)(b)(ii) where its release would likely unreasonably prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information. 9(2)(c) to avoid prejudice to measures to protect the health or safety of the public.

https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/information-releases/release-ministerial-decision-making-documents/advice-minister-health-december-2023

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Dentons in New Zealand - A dose of change: Government …

(8 days ago) WebAssociate Health Minister Casey Costello announced on 8 May 2024 the coalition government's plan to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) 2023 by the end of this year. Background. The repeal of the TPA aligns with commitments outlined in the coalition agreements and 100-day plan between National, New Zealand First, and ACT.

https://www.dentons.co.nz/en/insights/alerts/2024/may/14/a-dose-of-change-government-announces-plan-to-repeal-the-therapeutic-products-act

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Transgender teen tries to cut off breast in self-mastectomy

(Just Now) WebA New Zealand high schooler attempted to cut off his own breast in an “act of desperation” after years on a stretched public health system wait list for gender-affirming surgery, according to

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/transgender-teen-tries-to-cut-off-own-breast-in-self-mastectomy-wellington-doctors/CRR4LWBBU5B7RLBIHBEDZOGU3Q/

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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

(5 days ago) WebSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step towards a more just society two weeks before

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-president-approves-major-health-reform-law-2024-05-15/

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France Sends More Police, Seeks Talks, to Quell New Caledonia Riots

(8 days ago) WebMay 13, 2024, at 8:29 p.m. France Sends More Police, Seeks Talks, to Quell New Caledonia Riots. More. Reuters. A view of burnt cars in the aftermath of protests, ahead of a debate in the French

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-13/new-zealand-foreign-minister-delays-visit-to-noumea-as-violence-breaks-out

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Dollar Set for Weekly Drop on US Slowdown Signs - U.S. News

(7 days ago) WebThe New Zealand dollar was last steady at $0.6120 with traders looking ahead to next week's central bank meeting, where the official cash rate is expected to stay at 5.5%. Sterling is up 1.1% this

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-05-16/dollar-set-for-weekly-drop-on-us-slowdown-signs

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Dollar Sags as Slower US Inflation Boosts Rate Cut Expectations

(3 days ago) WebThe battered yen earned a reprieve and traded at its strongest on the dollar for a week at 154.25. Core U.S. inflation slowed to an annualised 3.6% in April, Wednesday's data showed, in line with

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-05-15/dollar-sags-as-slower-us-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-expectations

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